Old world charm at Hotel Mount Lavinia, in Sri Lanka

Amongst the oldest traditional hotels in Sri Lanka, the Mount Lavinia Hotel, superbly positioned on the beaches of fine sand in the city of Colombo, has preserved its colonial cachet acquired over the years. Hailing an impeccable reputation, since it receives the international gentry, the former official residence of the regional governor, recalling old Ceylan and its colonial style of yesteryear, has remained intact.

Hotel Mount Lavinia, the reference in Sri Lanka

This colonial palace features a private beach and a terrace with a view overlooking the entire bay that you can enjoy from the spacious suites decorated in precious dark wood. Ideal for a relaxing holiday, one comes here for a massage at the Coco Spa, that practices Ayurvedic methods, without forgetting the 3 restaurants whose specialties run the gamut from local spicy specialties to the musts of international cuisine.

Typically colonial, the entrance of the palace cultivates its neo-classic style. © DR

From the restaurant, The Governor's, the pool water mingles with the starry sky. © DR

Each suite of the hotel offers a front row spectacle of the Indian Ocean tides. © DR

A dream destination for wedding planners

Mount Lavinia is also a favorite wedding destination. Couples come here to exchange their vows, slip a ring on their finger during an unforgettable traditional ceremony that celebrates the most beautiful day of their life, and return for extended holidays to renew their commitments…

The horizon of the Coco Spa spans across the sea waves. © DR

Under the straw parasols of Paradise Beach, your life will suddently be a peaceful ode to blue. © DR